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Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster Demo With

Freaky Rob demos Fender Vintera III Late ’60s Stratocaster—neck feel, clean tones, Strat bite and versatile sounds across styles.

Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Custom Telecaster Demo With Tiana Ohara

Tiana Ohara demos Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Custom Telecaster—smooth C neck, vintage 1963 pickups, warm-to-biting Tele tones.

Product Demos
15 Apr 2026
Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jazzmaster Demo With “Freaky Rob” Gueringer

"Freaky Rob" demos Fender Vintera III Mid ’60s Jazzmaster—offset feel, in-between pickup warmth, and subtle, pad-like tones for rhythm and texture.

Product Demos
15 Apr 2026
Fender Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass Demo With Tiana Ohara

Hear Tiana Ohara demo the Fender Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass—C neck feel, vintage single-coils, and punchy bridge bite.

Product Demos
15 Apr 2026

News

Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands 2026 Submissions Are Open

Enter Ernie Ball’s Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands 2026: submit your video for a shot at the main stage and epic prizes.

Guitar Center Kicks Off “Legends Play Here”

Guitar Center unveils Legends Play Here—an initiative celebrating artist stories, in-store events, and new ways to level up musicians.

News
09 Apr 2026
Meet the Synthesizer MIDI Player: Try Select Synths Online at Guitar Center Before You Buy

Try synths online before you buy with Guitar Center’s Synthesizer MIDI Player—audition patches via MIDI controller, keyboard, or mobile.

News
18 Mar 2026
Kiki Wong & Yvette Young Pedal and Tone Masterclass Recap

GC Hollywood Feb 26, 2026: Kiki Wong & Yvette Young dive into pedals, evolving tone, live performances, and Q&A.

News
04 Mar 2026

Gear Tips

5 Reasons for Guitarists to Switch to Fender Studio Pro (and Why Bassists Should Care, Too)

Switch to Fender Studio Pro: Mustang/Rumble amps, smarter session views, audio-to-MIDI and Splice tools for guitarists and bassists.

The History of JBL

Trace JBL’s rise from cinema sound pioneers to Woodstock, studios and stages—how James B. Lansing’s innovations shaped big sound.

Gear Tips
10 Apr 2026
The History of the Fender Stratocaster

Explore the complete Fender Stratocaster history—from its 1954 debut and pre-CBS era to modern American Professional models. Learn how the Strat shaped music history.

Gear Tips
08 Apr 2026
The History of Orange County Drum & Percussion

OCDP’s history: from a 1991 garage shop to ’90s/’00s drum-icon status, a 2011 Guitar Center era, and a 2026 revival.

Gear Tips
03 Apr 2026

Buying Guides

The Best Small Guitar Amplifiers of 2026

See the best portable amps for rocking on the go. These low-volume mini amps are perfect for home studios, rehearsals and practicing guitar on your own.

Top 10 Electric Guitars for Country

We’re showcasing the full range of the most popular electric guitars that have helped shape the sound of country music, from golden-age legends to today’s boundary-pushers.

Buying Guides
15 Apr 2026
The Best Metal Guitars of 2026

Rage into extreme guitar tone with our list of top shred machines for metal. Unleash blazing riffs with models from Ibanez, Charvel, Jackson and more.

Buying Guides
15 Apr 2026
The Best Fuzz Pedals of 2026

Celebrate saturation with our ultimate list of fuzz pedals for guitar. Peruse germanium, silicon and hybrid models to find the most ferocious fuzz for you.

Buying Guides
15 Apr 2026

Interviews

Fender Vintera III | Vintage “Era Specific” Authenticity Without Premium Prices

Inside Fender Vintera III: Era-correct upgrades, Ensenada craftsmanship, and vintage tone and feel—without Custom Shop prices.

Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 1: Adrian Young

Adrian Young talks No Doubt’s climb, Tragic Kingdom sessions, and his obsessive quest for drum sound.

Interviews
14 Apr 2026
Akai Professional MPC Sample: Inside the Pocket-Size MPC With Andy Mac

Meet Akai Pro’s pocket-size MPC Sample with Andy Mac—fast sampling, chop modes, effects, and USB-C workflow for beats anywhere.

Interviews
24 Mar 2026
Inside the Noise Episode 11: Marcus Ryle

Gabe Dalporto talks with Marcus Ryle on the gear innovations behind Oberheim, Alesis ADAT and the Line 6 POD.

Interviews
03 Mar 2026